Chapter 9

Chapter 9

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Stephanie continued, “Like I said, you should’ve just pretended you never found me. From now on, we stay out of each other’s way.”

She paused, then smirked. “And as for Olivia–you’re still protecting her, huh? Still worried about people finding out about

her?”

After coming back to the Hart family a few years ago, Stephanie had left again. She hadn’t spent enough time with them to feel any real attachment.

Her cold, uncaring words only made Catlin’s rage burn hotter. “You… you rude and ungrateful brat,” Catlin spat.

The conversation had hit a dead end.

Suddenly, Catlin stood up. “Think about it carefully. Once you stop going after Olivia, I’ll reinstate your card.”

Catlin had no other way to punish Stephanie, so she tried to hit her where it hurt–her wallet–hoping that would make her back down.

Without another word, Catlin stormed out, slamming the door behind her.

She was convinced that cutting off Stephanie’s access to money would force her to crawl back.

She couldn’t wait to see Stephanie begging for her forgiveness.

was gone, the house fell into a

casually washed an apple

she answered it

voice on the other end was practically vibrating with excitement. “Boss, we’ve got a big one.

another bite of her apple, her tone as

her enthusiasm in check, replied, “Three times higher than

apple in her

another bite and stood

finishing her apple, she

took her over forty minutes to get to the office, but today she made

Adams, was already waiting, grinning widely.

eagerly handed her the project proposal.

through it. “Another one from Skyriver Travel?”

her impressed look. Skyriver Travel’s business was booming, and this was the second major

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this

“Yes! The contact from Skyriver said our designs were fantastic and that they’ll send all their future projects to

designs finally made Stephanie crack a

moment, then told Jennifer, Till make arrangements tonight and gather all the designers for

voice full of energy, like a little bird

Catlin had gone straight

along with

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